Gabriel is honorary captain

Garrett Gabriel, who led the Rainbow Warriors to two victories over BYU — including the night BYU's Ty Detmer won the Heisman Trophy — is the honorary captain this week.

Gabriel spoke to the team at the end of today's practice.

Gabriel and his wife have three sons. He now works for the Department of Education.

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Defensive end Beau Yap is expected to be medically cleared to play in Saturday's game against 25th-ranked Fresno State.

Yap displayed mild concussion-like symptoms after he was struck on the helmet against Nevada this past Saturday. Knowing that Yap wanted to re-enter, the athletic trainers and equipment staff collaborated on the stop: They took away Yap's helmet.

Yap said he will be ready for the game.

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For the few who still have not seen it, check out this video on Fresno State's Derek Carr: Video.